Category Archives: Features

Organic Farm Gives Job Skills, Peace of Mind to Vets

Posted on June 28, 2010 by tanya brown

A small, organic farm in San Diego is giving veterans a peaceful place to get a fresh start in life after years of military service and combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Colin Archipley, owner of Archi’s Acres, provides training … Continue reading →

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Perennial Wheat Could Revolutionize Agriculture

Posted on June 25, 2010 by tanya brown

Perennial wheat could be the next agricultural revolution, according to John Reganold, Washington State University Regents professor. In his finding, published in the journal Science, Reganold said perennial versions of major grain crops would address many environmental limitations of annuals … Continue reading →

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Wyoming Donates First of People’s Garden Yield

Posted on June 23, 2010 by tanya brown

The Natrona County USDA Service Center in Wyoming recently donated 24 bundles of onions from its People’s Garden to the Salvation Army and hopes to add tomatoes and beets to the list soon. “Being part of creating and maintain a … Continue reading →

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Former FSA Employee Receives Presidential Rank Award

Posted on June 21, 2010 by tanya brown

Former director of the Farm Service Agency Office of Budget and Finance was recently awarded the 2009 Presidential Rank Award. Dennis Taitano — who served as director from 2006-09 and later as acting FSA administrator from January through May 2009 … Continue reading →

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South Carolina FSA Sets Goal to Plant 12 People’s Gardens

Posted on June 18, 2010 by tanya brown

South Carolina Farm Service Agency set a goal to have four People’s Gardens in each of the FSA districts within the state. With that goal easily accomplished, the agency has set its sights higher and now aims to place People’s … Continue reading →

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FSA Workers Aid in Recovery of Farms After Historic TN Flooding

Posted on June 17, 2010 by tanya brown

The flood of May 2010 will long be remembered as one of Tennessee’s worst disasters with more than 13 inches of rain covering the region in two days. Lakes and rivers reached historic heights peaking 12 feet above flood level … Continue reading →

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People’s Garden Takes Shape in Stark County

Posted on June 11, 2010 by tanya brown

At Ohio’s USDA Service Center in Stark County, employees have been meeting during lunch each week to plan for a People’s Garden. Their efforts have taken shape recently as employees constructed raised vegetable beds near the USDA Service Center. Farm … Continue reading →

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Kansas FSA Makes Room For People’s Garden

Posted on May 27, 2010 by tanya brown

The Kansas Farm Service Agency participated in the People’s Garden Initiative by planting a container garden at the state office. The garden consists of green and red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, thyme, Swiss chard and strawberries. Employees … Continue reading →

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Turning Bike to Work Day Into a Season-Long Event

Posted on May 21, 2010 by tanya brown

Hundreds of bikes will be on the streets today for National Bike to Work Day, but for one Iowa Farm Service Agency employee, everyday provides an opportunity to peddle to work. Terry Smith, human resources assistant, has been riding his … Continue reading →

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Minnesota FSA Makes Effort to Increase People’s Gardens’ Statewide

Posted on May 14, 2010 by tanya brown

The Pope County Farm Service Agency dedicated its Minnewaska People’s Garden during the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The garden is one of three People’s Gardens in Minnesota and among 255 nationwide. Read more.

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